Sturminster Newton

I have been with NFU Mutual since 2007 and with over 20 years' experience on a family farm I enjoy my role as NFU Group Secretary and NFU Mutual Sturminster Newton Agent. I specialise in commercial insurance for farming, agriculture and all other types of rural insurance. I also work with a number of non farming commercial customers in retail, as well as property owners and tradesmen. I am passionate about developing links with local businesses and we have hosted a number of events in Sturminster Newton to support this.

I have worked with NFU Mutual for over 18 years, so I have wealth of experience in helping both farming and commercial customers. My role now as an NFU Group Secretary as well as an NFU Mutual Agent allows me to help build long term business relationships with both our new and existing farming and agricultural clients along with our new and existing commercial customers in retail, property owners and tradesman.

James joined NFU Mutual Sturminster Newton agency in September 2021 as a Trainee Agent after spending the last 15 years working in the insurance industry in several positions including, business development, underwriting, project management and sales. Having lived in Dorset since birth, from when his father was based at Blandford Camp in the 1980's, he has had a keen interest in all things Dorset, including attending as many of the local festivals and markets when possible. When not in the office James spends his time running his Target Sports Business from home, teaching Tomahawk Throwing, Archery and Rifle Shooting, as well as Volunteering with Dorset Scouts as an Assistant County Commissioner. 

Keith joined NFU Mutual Sturminster agency in 2021, bringing with him a wealth of experience in banking and the financial services industry. As an experienced financial adviser, Keith is on hand to provide expert financial advice to our personal and corporate clients, including advice on products such as pensions, protection, investments and Inheritance Tax planning as well as helping your business to plan for the future.

I joined the Sturminster Newton office straight from school in 2012 and since then have completed extensive training both under business administration and customer service apprenticeship schemes and also internally with NFU Mutual. My role is to work with new and existing customers regarding motor, personal and some business insurance. This allows me to set up and make changes to policies such as buildings and contents, car, tractor and commercial vehicles. I am also able to assist with tradesman insurance and property owners’ policies for landlords.

I joined the Sturminster Newton office in 2011 with 4 years’ experience with a local broker in Sherborne. As an insurance adviser I work with new and existing customers to discuss all their insurance needs. This can range from a bespoke commercial insurance policy to a horse policy and everything in between. In my current role I am focusing on commercial insurance such as property owners, tradesman, manufacturers and wholesalers, retailers, commercial property as well personal insurance for: buildings and contents, vehicles, horse and horsebox insurances. I am also licensed to advise and support our private clients.

I have been a member of the team at Sturminster Newton since 2002. I help existing customers regarding home, motor and home insurance making renewal changes and mid-term adjustments.

In 2021 I celebrate 20 years working with the NFU Mutual agency network, with much of that time in a customer facing role at Sturminster Newton. Working with both new and existing customers, I deal with a wide range of insurance products for farming and commercial customers such as, property owners, tradesman, manufacturers and wholesalers, retailers as well as personal insurance for homes, vehicles, horse and horsebox insurances. In addition, I am able to assist with health and safety enquiries for business customers, as well as organizing first aid events.

As Agency Manager my role is to ensure the smooth running of the office whilst still working with new and existing customers regarding business, motor and personal insurance. I set up and make changes to policies such as household buildings and contents, car, tractor, business, commercial vehicles and horse policies. I also ensure we fully meet and exceed the increasing levels of regulatory compliance that the insurance industry faces.

As an Insurance Adviser my role is to work with new and existing customers regarding motor and personal insurance. This allows me to set up and make changes to policies such as household buildings and contents, car, tractor, commercial vehicles and horse policies. I am also one of the designated Claims Handlers within the Sturminster Newton team.

As an Insurance Adviser my role is to work with new and existing customers regarding motor and personal insurance. This allows me to set up and make changes to policies such as household buildings and contents, car, tractor and commercial vehicles. I am a member of our private client team so I take a particular interest in supporting clients with high value property and personal assets that require a bespoke insurance solution.

I am responsible for the accounts department. As an accounts supervisor, I work with our new and existing customers to ensure that any payments process is working correctly this includes direct debit instructions, bank transfers, refunds and payments. I also support the office with marketing & advertising.

I re-joined the team in 2020 and provide administrative support to the agents, helping to ensure the Sturminster Newton Agency runs smoothly and efficiently. I can also help our existing personal customers with their current and future insurance needs.

I joined the team in 2020 and can assist our new and existing policyholders with their personal insurance.

I joined the team in 2020 and whilst I complete my business apprenticeship, I am able to assist our new and existing policyholders with their personal insurance.

I joined NFU Mutual Sturminster Newton in July 2019 as a Bespoke Insurance Consultant bringing with me 15 years of banking experience.  I offer face-to-face advice regarding insurance products for high value homes. Away from the office you will find me spending time with my friends and family as well as being a School Governor at my son’s primary school.